CB radio in Expeditor Van?
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Most? Probably not. I've never done a head count, but most of the vans I see don't have a CB. A significant percentage do, though. I have one. It's certainly not a necessity, and even if you don't use it very often, it's a valuable tool to have.
guido4475
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I have to agree with Turtle, It is not a necessity, but nice when needed, like in bad weather and road conditions, or when you may even pass by a friend of yours that also may have a C.B. in their van.Believe it or not, but a P.A. speaker also may have it's advantages as well, especially when an undesirable person may come knocking on you're door at night.The last thing they want is more attention drawn to them by you're van.
I have noticed, as time goes on, that more and more drivers are not talking on the C.B. like they used to, being in part due to XM radio, cell phones, etc, to keep them more occupied throughout the trip.It used to be where you couldn't get a word in edgewise, but now, it gets pretty quiet out there..
I have noticed, as time goes on, that more and more drivers are not talking on the C.B. like they used to, being in part due to XM radio, cell phones, etc, to keep them more occupied throughout the trip.It used to be where you couldn't get a word in edgewise, but now, it gets pretty quiet out there..
Now people make asses of themselves in the Soapbox instead of on the CB.
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Roger that.
I'm with Dreamer. My c.b. is always on, squelch turned up and volume down. I have the ability to ignore the garbage and tune in to useful info even while listening to music or a recorded book. I get a kick out of people who say they only turn on the c.b. when stuck in a traffic jam. I guess it is nice to find out the reason why you are not moving while I'm taking an alternate route.
guido4475
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As true as this is, not everyone reports traffic backups voluntarily.And besides, most of the time it ends up being quicker staying the course versus the detour, because now, everyone is jammed up on some 2 lane country road, going through some small town with a stoplight that takes forever...lol..
What's that you say, It also makes a great wheel chock?
What's your guys' handle? *beep
<Ping> My guys' handle is the Frisco Savage, you thilly goose.<Annoying series of irritating tones>
You got the big echo too? That's cool!
Well... Duuuhhhhh... You had to ask?
Ugh, I hate the radios guys have modified with illegal power etc.. They're meant to talk to others within a few miles and that's great. Then you get the illegal radio that talks out 20-30 miles or maybe more. (S)He joins in with the guys a mile or two away and every time he talks he blankets 30 miles and disrupts the many others who are having their own conversations outside the range of the legal participants in his conversation. Worse yet, two illegals get into a conversation 20-30-40 miles apart which they can do with their illegal radios and they disrupt absolutely everyone.
Now, the fact that she is flat as a board or that he is two fingers on his best day is sad for them but they shouldn't attempt to make up for it with an illegal radio that splatters across half a dozen or more channels and blocks out every legal radio within range. Not only is that just wrong both legally and morally, it also calls attention to the very tiny shortcomings they are using the radio to try to hide and overcome.
Now, the fact that she is flat as a board or that he is two fingers on his best day is sad for them but they shouldn't attempt to make up for it with an illegal radio that splatters across half a dozen or more channels and blocks out every legal radio within range. Not only is that just wrong both legally and morally, it also calls attention to the very tiny shortcomings they are using the radio to try to hide and overcome.